LITCHFIELD, ILLINOIS: The Central Illinois/St. Louis Area Amateur Television Club 26th Annual Banquet will be held November 13 at the Ariston Restaurant in Litchfield, Illinois. The banquet begins at 4 PM with a get-acquainted hour and dinner served at 5 PM. Awards and prizes after dinner. Small area for sales and swaps. Contact: Scott Millick, K9SM, phone 217-324-2412; e-mail: <smillick@wamusa.com>.

TAMPA BAY, FLORIDA: The 36th Annual Tampa Bay Hamfest will be held at the Manatee Civic Center, Palmetto December 3–4 and sponsored by the Florida Gulf Coast Amateur Radio Council. Doors open at 8 AM on Saturday and 8 AM on Sunday. Activities include VE exams and card checking, along with a fleamarket. Website: <www.tampabayhamfest.org>. (Talk in 145.430 [PL 100]).